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What surgery method can achieve drastic hollow cheeks? (photos)

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swedishnycApr 28, 2015

Hope to find a surgery that achieves drastic hollowness under cheek bone. Obviously a cheek implant would be the first option, but this implant would not create any hollowness under the implant. Removing the buccle fat is also not a drastic enough approce. How is the underlying muscle diffrent from people with this hollowness and people without? and what can be done?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Ben Talei, MD
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Facial sculpting and contouring can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Countour, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra, which would give improvement in facial balance. Fat or implants are alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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I suggest a formal consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in non invasive approaches as it is likely this is what would do best for you.  Dr. Emer.

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This is easily done with fillers, has almost no downtime if used with cannula technique, and can give you long lasting results with many types of fillers depending on your specific aesthetic.  Please see someone with experience.  Avoid implants.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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This is a really important question. Swelling resolves in weeks to months, but there are very rare circumstances where this lasts from 6-12 months. The greater concern is that you have too large of facial implants in place. I would recommend evaluation by a facial specialist to review your...

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This is easily treated with fillers and I suggest you see someone who has expertise in treating men, using cannulas prevents complications.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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